Lawrence Charles has been part of The State Hornet’s podcasting section since fall 2022 and was recently recognized for his dedication and hard work with the award for Best Podcast Staffer of the semester. He is a Communication Studies major with a minor in Journalism at Sacramento State University. In addition, Lawrence currently serves as the Station Manager of KSSU, the student-run radio station on campus, where he produces his very own weekly show, Just “Hour” Thoughts. This show recently won the Best Free Format show award of 2021. Not only that, Lawrence also managed to take 4th place at the Best of Show Fall National College Media Convention, where his work on the State Hornet Buzzed Hispanic Heritage Month Special was recognized. Post-graduation, Lawrence plans to continue dedicatedly in the radio industry and further hone his craft.
The State Hornet Podcast has had a busy schedule lately. In the past few months, they have launched several projects including the ChatGPT, graduation photos, and a spring fashion show. Now, The State Hornet family has another big announcement as Ed Mills, the Production Manager and Editor-in-Chief at KSSU, announces his retirement. The State Hornet Podcast team is sure to continue its record levels of success and engagement with the addition of Lawrence Charle’s expertise and knowledge in the radio industry.
The State Hornet started as a monthly-released student-led newspaper back in 1947, during the time when the university was known as Sacramento State College. Formally known as the Hornet, the student-run newspaper publication covers all topics that relate to activities and events at Sacramento State University. Since then, branching out to every area of media, The State Hornet has become an award-winning media conglomerate with an array of professional-level products. These services include student journalism, a radio station, an entertainment magazine, multimedia content, and of course, their now-renowned podcast. The State Hornet strives to become bigger and better as they always try to reach higher and bring attention to the student-led publications at the university.
